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The Sourdough Trailhead has new ownership. The US Forest Service, and specifically the Gallatin National Forest, has acquired the trailhead after seven years of negotiations. The previous owners, the Gallatin Valley Land Trust, donated the 5.9 acre piece of property containing the trailhead. Since 2005, they had put almost $200,000 into the infrastructure of the trailhead, improving recreational facilities and safety issues. Now, trail-goers will have unlimited access into the Custer-Gallatin National Forest from that trailhead because of the ownership change. In addition, putting such a trail under forest service watch will guarantee the preservation of Sourdough Trail for many years to come. One of the most popular trails in Bozeman, the trail sees a plethora of daily visitors and has become part of the lifestyle of all homeowners in the Sourdough/Kagy area. Visitors may not notice a difference between ownership. But they may notice their own peace of mind, knowing the land is now public, and that it won’t be in danger of development anytime soon.